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Brooks Falls, located in Katmai National Park, is world renowned for incredible brown bear viewing opportunities. We have developed several packages from one day to four days, with the opportunity for ample time to view bears, as well as an optional guided bus tour to the Valley of 10,000 Smokes. Peak bear viewing at Brooks Falls takes place from late-June through July and again from late-August until mid-September when the salmon are spawning in the Brooks River. Special viewing platforms located at Brooks Falls and the mouth of the river offer unobstructed, up close bear viewing.
Overnight Tour Rates I Valley of 10,000 Smokes Tour
Day Tour - Tour 17
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Day Tour (from Anchorage) |
$695 |
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Not included: transfers in Anchorage from hotel to airport and meals at Brooks Camp. |
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Overnight Packages - Tours 118 & 119
Tour 118: 2 day / 1 night at Brooks Lodge
(Daily departures June 1
through September 17, 2009)
Day 1: Anchorage
to Brooks Falls / Katmai National Park
Transfer to Anchorage Airport on your own. Depart Anchorage at
approximately 7:30 am aboard a scheduled flight
to King Salmon or Kulik. On arrival in King Salmon
or Kulik a local
representative will transfer you directly to a
seaplane for a 20 minute flight to Brooks Camp.
On arrival in Brooks Camp, meet with park
service staff. After a brief orientation
check into your overnight accommodation.
Spend the remainder of the day exploring Brooks
Camp, viewing brown bears from observation
platforms, and hike to Brooks Falls.
Overnight Brooks Lodge.
Day 2:
Brooks Falls / Katmai National Park to Anchorage
Spend the day
at Brooks Lodge. Relax at the lodge,
take a walk on the trails to the observation
platforms,
or take a
guided bus tour to the Valley of
10,000 Smokes (not included). Late afternoon/early evening
return flight to Anchorage. Arrival in Anchorage
at approximately 9:00 pm.
(Overnight in Anchorage recommended,
but not included!)
Notes: Single travelers will be accommodated in King Salmon during high season. In this case you will fly back to King Salmon in the evening of day 1 and overnight in a tourist class hotel in King Salmon. In the early morning of day 2 you will fly back to Brooks for a full day of bear viewing.
For all other bookings: if Brooks Lodge is not available, we will offer you an alternative stay in King Salmon. In this case the price may change and be advised with the alternative program. The itinerary would be as described for the single traveler.
Tour 119: 3 days / 2 nights at Brooks Lodge
(Daily departures June 1 through September 16, 2009)
Day 1:
Anchorage to Brooks Falls / Katmai National Park
Bear Viewing
Transfer to Anchorage Airport on your own. Depart Anchorage at
approximately 7:30 am aboard a scheduled flight to
King Salmon or Kulik. On arrival in King Salmon or
Kulik a local
representative will transfer you directly to a
seaplane for a 20 minute flight to Brooks Camp.
On arrival in Brooks Camp you'll meet with park
service staff. After a brief orientation, check into
your overnight accommodations. Spend the
remainder of the day exploring Brooks Camp, viewing
bears from observation platforms, and hike to Brooks
Falls.
Overnight Brooks Lodge.
Day 2:
Brooks Falls / Katmai National Park Bear Viewing
Today you have more time at Brooks Camp. Explore one
of the hiking trails in the areas, participate in a
park ranger program, continue bear viewing, or take
a guided bus tour to the Valley of 10,000 Smokes
(not included). Overnight Brooks Lodge.
Day 3:
Brooks Falls / Katmai National Park to Anchorage
Spend the morning at Brooks Lodge pursuing your own
interests. You may want to take another hike to Brooks
Falls, take a few last wildlife photos or visit the
"Trading Post" where souvenirs may be purchased.
Your return flight to King Salmon will depart
early this afternoon (usually after lunch). You
arrive back in
Anchorage at approximately 4:30 pm. (Overnight in
Anchorage recommended, but not included!)
Notes: Single travelers will be accommodated in King Salmon during high season. In this case you will fly back to King Salmon in the evenings of day 1 & 2 and overnight in a tourist class hotel in King Salmon. In the early mornings of day 2 & 3 you will fly back to Brooks for a full day of bear viewing.
For all other bookings: if Brooks Lodge is not available, we will offer you an alternative stay in King Salmon. In this case the price may change and be advised with the alternative program. The itinerary would be as described for the single traveler.
Round trip flights between Anchorage and Brooks Camp (via King Salmon or Kulik Lodge). 1 or 2 overnights at Brooks Lodge (see below for accommodation information). Unguided bear viewing. All taxes and Park Fees.
| 2009 Shoulder Season |
Single
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Twin
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Triple
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Quad |
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2 days / 1 night - Tour 118 June 1 - 30 & Aug 1 - Sep 17 |
$1440 | $1099 | $987 | $928 |
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3 days / 2 night - Tour 119 June 1 - 29 & Aug 1 - Sep 16 |
$2128 | $1461 | $1242 | $1125 |
| 2009 High Season |
Single
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Twin
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Triple
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Quad |
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2 days / 1 night - Tour 118 |
$1302** | $1151 |
$987
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$928 |
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3 days / 2 night - Tour 119 |
$1816** |
$1521 |
$1242 |
$1125 |
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Please Note: 2) In High Season, there is a minimum 2 people per party for overnight in Brooks Lodge. Parties of 3 or 4 are required to share 1 cabin! If you would be willing/interested to share a cabin with another party please let us know. 3) ** In High Season, single travelers will ONLY overnight in King Salmon! 4) Transfers in Anchorage from hotel to airport and meals at Brooks Camp are NOT included. |
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Valley of 10,000 Smokes Tour - Tour 117
Daily departures June 10 through
September 18, 2009. This tour is only available as
an add on to our overnight packages listed
above. 
In June 1912, the lush green landscape of Katmai was dramatically altered when the Novarupta Volcano erupted. More than 40 square miles of land was buried underneath volcanic deposits up to to 700 feet deep. Small holes and cracks in the deposits began to form thousands of steam vents, some reaching as high as 1000 feet into the air!
The volcano has since been inactive, making it safe to visit this fascinating area. This tour travels from Brooks Camp through the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes to Overlook Cabin. The 23 mile drive (approximately 2 hours duration) to the cabin is broken up with stops for scenic views and wildlife viewing. At Overlook Cabin, enjoy educational displays and historic photographs of the Valley while having lunch. For those interested, the tour guide will lead a hike down to examine the ash and pumice floor of the Valley. (Important: this hike is somewhat strenuous)
Valley of 10,000 Smokes Tour
$111 per person
Includes: transportation between Brooks Camp and the Valley of 10,000 Smokes with driver/guide. Lunch. Hike to valley floor (optional). All taxes and park fees.We recommend you dress in layers and bring a raincoat. Comfortable walking shoes are a must!
Refund Policy: Day tour and overnight packages are non-refundable, even if flights between King Salmon and Brooks are cancelled due to weather. However, flights between Anchorage and King Salmon/Brooks Camp are generally very reliable in any weather.
Bear Viewing: While bears are typically seen in the area all summer long, sightings are NOT guaranteed. Prime viewing is typically from the end of June through July and the end of August through mid-September, when the salmon are running.
Flight Schedule: Due to flight schedule variances, a pre and post night in Anchorage is highly recommended! Listed flight times are subject to change without notice!
Airplane Information: The flight from Anchorage to King Salmon/Kulik is in a twin-engine, wheeled plane. The flight from King Salmon/Kulik to Brooks is on a small, 6 to 10 passenger, single-engine float plane. Due to limited space, visitors are asked to keep their luggage to a minimum and bring only soft-side luggage. Please do not bring hard-side suitcases!
Food and Meals: Visitors are not allowed to bring food to Brooks. This is for the protection of both people and bears. A dining area in the main lodge serves breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets daily. Meals are NOT included with any of the packages. The Lodge ONLY accepts cash, Visa and MasterCard.
Accommodations: Cabins at Brooks Lodge have 2 sets of bunk beds (4 single beds total), a sink, toilet, shower and heater. Television, Internet and cell phone service is not available at the Lodge.
Important Note for Overnight Tours in High Season Only: Due to July being the high season for overnight travel to Brooks Lodge, availability at the Lodge is limited. If Brooks Lodge is not available, we will offer alternative accommodations in King Salmon with daily flights to Brooks Falls (included in tour price). The hotel in King Salmon is the King Ko Inn, which has an on-site restaurant and bar. In addition, a minimum of 2 people per party is required for stays at Brooks Lodge; parties of 3 or 4 traveling together are required to share 1 cabin. Single travelers will ONLY stay in King Salmon!
